Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3
Ancylosis balconiensis
This record describes Ancylosis balconiensis (species). Recorded family: Pyralidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Original description by Blanchard & Knudson, is online. - Summary: Forewing white with scattered black scales. Black antemedial line angles outwardly from costa. Black postmedial line parallel to outer margin. Terminal line is 4-5 black dots that do not reach apex. Black discal spots are separate.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Pyralidae (Pyralid Moths)
- Subfamily
- Phycitinae
- Tribe
- Phycitini
- Genus
- Ancylosis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
River drainages.
Geographic Range
Texas. Holotype: USA: Texas, Kerr County, 10 mi. west of Hunt. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Bug Guide map
Seasonal Activity
March, August to September, November records. ,
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Species name is for the the Balcones Escarpment where the type specimen was collected.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Ancylosis balconiensis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyhl Austin; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich
Frequently Asked Questions About Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3
What is Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3?
Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3 (Ancylosis balconiensis) is a species in the family Pyralidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3?
Forewing length: ♂ 7-8 mm. ♀ 6.5-7 mm.
How do you identify Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3?
Original description by Blanchard & Knudson, is online. - Summary: Forewing white with scattered black scales. Black antemedial line angles outwardly from costa. Black postmedial line parallel to outer margin. Terminal line is 4-5 black dots that do not reach apex. Black discal spots are separate.
Where is Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | River drainages. |
| Range | Texas. Holotype: USA: Texas, Kerr County, 10 mi. west of Hunt. Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data. Bug Guide map |
When is Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3 active?
Ancylosis balconiensis - Hodges#5994.3: seasonal activity - March, August to September, November records. ,.